1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Ford | McLaren |
| Model | Sierra | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
